Coldplay World Tour Uses Earthworks!! -

Thursday, 15th December 2011

Coldplay's current massive world tour is using a number of Earthworks
microphones. Their live sound engineer Dan Green recently auditioned a
number of Earthworks microphones from UK distributor Unity Audio,
specifically for drummer Will Champion's kit.

"Since moving to the Earthworks drum microphones my drum sound has
really expanded. The transient response of these microphones is
incredible. Before I use to rely on transient enhancing plug ins to get a
similar sound, now it is all from the SR40 overheads. One of the other
benefits of the new DP30C periscope microphones are their new very
rugged flexible arms, this gives me so many options on placement. They
are a great addition to any Studio recording or Live performance." Dan
Green – Coldplay FOH engineer.

The full compliment of drum microphones includes, SR40MP ( matched pair )
for overheads, SR30HC for kick and hi-hat, including the Earthworks
Kickpad for the kick mic, 5x DP30 periscope mics for snare top &
bottom, and all toms.

Dan also took the opportunity to test Earthworks new SR40V hand held
condenser and ordered several for backing vocals and the industry
standard M30 measurement microphone for analysing PA systems.
Coldplay's use of Earthworks drum mics now is in addition to other
international artists such as Steve Gadd, Keith Carlock ( Steely Dan ),
The Killers.

Earthworks offer complete drum mic kits with the three piece DK25 and
DK50 series for live or recording, as well as the new CMK and DFK close
mic series. Any of these microphones can also be purchased individually.
The small diaphragm Earthworks microphones boast the flattest frequency
and fastest transient response available, coupled with an unrivalled 15
year warranty.